Happy Birthday to my see-sta!

That's right.  My sister is turning 40 today.  I know I shared her birthday party with you a few weeks ago.  I don't want to keep beating a dead horse (you know--the one where I keep telling you she is turning 40 and is old!).  But I thought I'd like to take a post to honor her today and to tell you 40 things I love, appreciate, and adore about her. 

1. She is one of my best friends

2. She is gorgeous

3. However, she is way more beautiful on the inside

4. She's hilarious

5. She thinks I'm hilarious :)

6. She has been a mom to me when my mom wasn't

7. She's always ready to listen

8. She gives good advice

9. She looks out for me-and always has

10. She is generous

11. She has a great laugh

12. She lets me make fun of her laugh and silly accent

13. She doesn't take herself too seriously

14. She's loyal

15. She's super smart

16. She's eager to help others and share what she has learned

17. She's a good mom

18. She understands and "gets" me

19. She may not always agree with me, but she respects my opinions

20. She'll always have my back

21. She's always positive

22. She believes the best in people

23. She's persistent 

24. She moved to Ohio for me.  What more can I say?

25. She is an encourager

26. She's an amazing friend

27. She's a fabulous cook

28. She's a survivor and an over-comer

29.She loves my husband! :)

30. She plays games with us--even when it's not her "favorite" :)

31. She's willing to try new things

32. She's a good shopping buddy

33. She enjoys her job and is great at it

34. She's one of the kindest people I know

35. She tries to live a healthy lifestyle-food and exercise

36. She is always trying to better herself

37. She puts others before herself

38. She is genuine and sincere

39. She is supportive of me and others

40. She is the most amazing person ever! :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANGELLA! LOVE YOU!

(P.S. You still have time to submit questions to the "ask me anything" post.  See yesterday's post for details.)